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    No Forward gear after reinstalling outdrive

    I have an '87 Wellcraft with Mercruiser 3.0 with Alpha I outdrive, and I recently had to replace numerous parts in the upper unit and gimbal housing. I also replaced the lower unit water pump as well, along with the lower shift cable. Outdrive was installed according to service manual, and I...
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    What is this yellow disk?

    I bought the drive gear shim set, and with it is a yellow-white disk that's 3/4 " diameter. What is this for? I couldn't find it in the manual's exploded view of the upper unit, and I couldn't find any information in this forum. BTW, it took me a few tries to get the drive gear shimmed...
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    Where to buy .025 feeler gauge?

    I'm in the process of putting my outdrive back together, and the manual calls for using a .025 feeler gauge that's round and long, to check clearance between the gears. I've gone to several boat repair facilities and auto parts stores, and they all say Snap On. I've called Snap On and they...
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    Mercruiser Gimbal Ring Upper Pivot Bolt seal

    I'm in the process of rebuilding an '87 Mercruiser Gimbal/Ring/bell housing which I've obtained used. I need to re-install the upper pivot steering bolt that goes from the Gimbal Ring into the underside of the top of the Gimbal Housing, but I'm not sure which way the seal (part 26-32911) should...
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